The Jesus Podcast

Mary travels to the hillcountry of Judah to be with her cousin, Elizabeth. There, she seeks comfort from the swirling doubt within her. Today's Bible verse is Galatians 6:2, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Tes...

God chooses two humble and faithful people to be the bridge that gaps the old and new covenants. Today's Bible verse is Hebrews 4:16, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories. Pra...

In this episode, we meet Mary, the quiet and humble hero of God, chosen to bear God’s chosen redeemer. Today's Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 12:9, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible ...

 thousands of years, God followed his people and spoke mightily through heroes, kings, poets, and prophets… But for 400 years, there was silence… What happened in those silent years? Today's Bible verse is Philippians 2:5-7, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian ...

Amid defeat, oppression, and captivity, a prophetic chorus of hope was uttered from the darkness. The message to the hurting and broken is this: a hero is coming! Today's Bible verse is Isaiah 9:6, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Pr...

We begin at the very beginning, when mankind walked in unity with God. When that unity was painfully severed, a promise of hope was given. Today's Bible verse is 1 Timothy 1:15, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational...

In all his shortcomings, victories, sins, and gifts, he paled in comparison to the greatness of Jesus. Yet the beauty of the gospel is that we all share in Jesus’s victory, even after we deny him. Today's Bible verse is Romans 1:16, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Ch...

Death roared at Daniel, but was ultimately tamed by the hand of God. Jesus also faced death’s roar, but its bite wasn’t strong enough to hold him back. Today's Bible verse is 1 Peter 5:8, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Ins...

Three days Jonah spent in the depths of the sea, stuck in the tomb of a fish’s belly. His journey in and out of the fish is an image of Jesus' journey out of the tomb. Today's Bible verse is Matthew 12:41, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, ...

Often heralded as THE prophet of Israel, Elijah boldly faced the wickedness of Israel. His mission was ultimately fulfilled through Jesu, who was the greater prophet. Today's Bible verse is 1 Kings 18:37, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, D...

Solomon, the wisest man to ever live, gave us treasured knowledge and proverbs to last a lifetime. But he didn’t abide by any of them. Jesus, however, embodied all the wisdom of God and overcame what Solomon could not. Today's Bible verse is Matthew 12:42, from the King James Version. Download the ...

Born in Bethlehem, raised as a shepherd, and slew a giant. David’s story foreshadows the story of Jesus, born of Bethlehem, shepherd of our souls, who slew the greatest giant of all - sin. Today's Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 2:14, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Chr...

The Kinsman Redeemer, who married a foreign widow to redeem her from a life of struggle. Another redeemer does the same to us - an offers us a promise of peace with him. Today's Bible verse is Ephesians 1:7, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including...

Deeply flawed in his life, Samson’s greatest act was accomplished in sacrificing himself. He is a broken and flawed image of another who would sacrifice himself on a cross. Today's Bible verse is Matthew 16:24-25, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content inc...

Joshua was responsible for ushering people into the promise land, toppling walls and armies to retrieve God’s blessing. Yet there is a greater commander than Joshua, who toppled greater walls, and leads us into a greater blessing. Today's Bible verse is Ephesians 2:13-14, from the King James Versio...

With the favor of God, he led the people of Israel to freedom from slavery to Egypt. But he was only a fractured image of another leader who would lead people out of slavery to their sin. Today's Bible verse is Romans 8:37, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian c...

Betrayed and sold for a few pieces of silver, all to redeem the ones who persecuted him. Sound familiar? Joseph’s redemptive arc is an image of Christ. Today's Bible verse is Colossians 1:21-22, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Praye...

The lesser son, desperate for blessing, and man who wrestled with God. Jacob is a symbol of Israel’s struggle for unity with God. Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of unity with God. Today's Bible verse is John 7:38, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content ...

Long ago, Isaac marched up a hill with wood carried on his back. In faith, he allowed his father to tie him to an altar as a sacrifice. Ultimately, he didn’t need to die. Another son would carry wood up a hill, and be the ultimate sacrifice. Today's Bible verse is Luke 22:42, from the King James Ve...

The father of faith. This chosen patriarch of God stumbled through his calling, never quite able to fully live in the promise God made him. But where he fell short, Jesus followed through. Today's Bible verse is Romans 4:3, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian c...

In a world of wickedness, Noah was found righteous and preserved from the wrath of God on a wooden ship. This epic event was an image of the protection God provided all of us on the cross, and the rainbow he rose in the sky was a symbol of hope - harkening the coming of Christ. Today's Bible verse ...

Cain, the first to be born into a world riddled with sin, killed his brother Abel in a jealous rage. Cain’s birth came with hope, hope that was quickly shattered. But there would be a greater hero born. Today's Bible verse is Hebrews 11:4, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for ...

The first man, filled with untapped potential to subdue the world and cultivate God’s perfect will… Adam represents all of us. Teeming with potential, but hindered by pride. But where Adam failed, Jesus prevailed. Today's Bible verse is 1 Corinthians 15:22, from the King James Version. Download the...

Who are our neighbors? The people who live next to us? The people who look like us, think like us, or vote for us? Jesus confronts the prevailing belief that only a few people are worthy of our love, trust, and respect. The Parable of the Good Samaritan stands as a beacon of light against the darkn...

What does it mean to live in light of the resurrection? How do we, imperfect people on this side of heaven, live lives that echo eternity? Jesus walks the shores of Galilee one last time, and reassures His beloved apostles that He will always be with them. Then, shrouded in glory, He ascends into h...

When seven sons of a Jewish priest try to mimic Paul’s miracles by invoking Jesus' name without faith, they face the wrath of a demon who knows Jesus and Paul but dismisses them, leaving the entire city of Ephesus shaken by the power of the true gospel. In Ephesus, Paul teaches about the Holy Spiri...

When a demon-possessed girl disrupts Paul and Silas' ministry in Philippi, their compassion and authority lead to her deliverance—but at a high cost, as they are beaten and imprisoned, trusting God’s greater purpose in their suffering. Paul and Silas, after days of being followed by a possessed sla...

In the face of religious rigidity, Jesus heals a woman long bound by a spirit, showing that the true essence of the Sabbath lies not in strict rules, but in freeing the oppressed and restoring life. Jesus heals a woman bound by a spirit for eighteen years in the synagogue on the Sabbath, freeing he...

When a father’s hope is shaken by his son’s torment, he brings his doubts to Jesus, who reveals that even a mustard seed of faith is enough to overcome the darkest forces. A father pleads with Jesus to save his son, possessed by a violent demon, after the disciples fail to cast it out. In response ...

When Jesus frees a man from a demon, the crowd is amazed, but the Pharisees accuse Him of using dark powers—only to have their accusations dismantled by the One who holds true authority over all kingdoms. Amid growing tensions with the Pharisees, Jesus casts out a demon from a mute man, astonishing...

A mother’s faith breaks through the barriers of culture and tradition as she pleads with Jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter, proving that God’s mercy knows no bounds. A desperate Gentile mother, Josephine, seeks out Jesus, pleading for her daughter’s healing from demonic possession. Though ...

With a single word, Jesus casts out a demon and brings healing, but while the crowd praises Him, others plot in the shadows, rejecting His authority and claiming He works by the power of Satan. When a man possessed by a mute demon violently attacks his friend, Joshua seeks out Jesus, desperate for ...

Even a legion of demons must bow to Jesus, the One who commands the storm and sets the oppressed free. After a storm calmed at Jesus' command, the demon-possessed man known as Legion is confronted by the Son of God. Though the legion of demons beg for mercy, Jesus drives them into a herd of pigs, f...

When even a storm obeys Jesus' command, the demons possessing Gabriel realize their time of torment is about to face a far greater power. Gabriel's life takes a dark turn when a legion of demons overtakes his body, turning him from a simple stonemason into a violent outcast terrorizing his village....

When even the demons acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God, His authority over darkness becomes undeniable. In a display of divine authority, Jesus heals countless people gathered at Simon's house, casting out demons who recognize Him as the Son of God. Though the demons attempt to reveal Jesus' true...

When the darkness inside seemed unstoppable, only Jesus could silence the demons and restore Mary to life. Mary, tormented by seven demons, is on the verge of losing herself when she encounters Jesus, who casts out the demons with His authoritative word. In a moment of divine intervention, Jesus no...

When faced with the demonic forces trying to disrupt His teachings, Jesus shows that even the most defiant demons tremble before His authority. In this episode, Jesus confronts a demon tormenting a man in the synagogue, revealing His divine authority over the forces of evil. The demon, defiant yet ...

When Satan attempts to tempt Jesus at His weakest, will the Son of Man stand firm or fall like those before Him? In this episode, we delve into the powerful confrontation between Jesus and Satan during His 40-day fast in the wilderness, showcasing how Jesus overcame temptation through His unwaverin...

When persecution strikes, the faith of the early believers is tested—will they stand firm as James is executed, and Peter faces impossible odds in Herod's prison? In this powerful episode, we witness the brutal persecution of James by King Herod and the miraculous escape of Peter from prison throug...

Join Paul and Barnabas as they embark on a bold journey to unite Jews and Gentiles under Christ, fulfilling the Great Commission amidst persecution and trials. In this episode, Paul and Barnabas set out on their mission to spread the gospel, facing resistance and hardships but remaining steadfast i...

Witness how Peter's obedience to God's vision opens the door for the Gentiles to receive the Holy Spirit, transforming lives and expanding the reach of the gospel beyond boundaries. In this episode, Peter receives a divine vision challenging long-held beliefs about clean and unclean, ultimately lea...

Witness the awe-inspiring miracle of Dorcas' resurrection, as Peter, through the power of Jesus, brings life and hope back to a mourning community. In this episode, the Apostle Peter performs a miraculous healing, raising Dorcas from the dead and restoring hope to the grieving believers in Joppa. H...

Follow Saul's journey from feared persecutor to fervent missionary as he navigates the dangers of Jerusalem and embraces his new mission for Christ. In this episode, Saul returns to Jerusalem as an outcast, seeking acceptance from the believers he once persecuted. As he faces rejection and a plot t...

Experience Saul's transformation as he boldly declares his faith and embarks on a spiritual journey to deepen his connection with Christ, leaving behind his old life and embracing the new. In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, Saul, now a follower of Christ, publicly proclaims Jesus as the Messiah ...

Witness Saul’s life-changing transformation as an enemy of Jesus is reborn into a new creation, setting him on a path that will change history forever. In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, Saul’s journey to Damascus is abruptly transformed by a divine encounter with Jesus, leaving him blinded and ...

"The more Saul persecutes, the more the gospel grows, but he doesn't know that Jesus is pursuing him too! Saul, driven by zealous hatred, ruthlessly persecutes the followers of Jesus, demanding their renunciation or death. Despite his violent efforts, the message of Jesus spreads even further, but ...

A chariot, a chance encounter, and a question that changed everything: What stands between you and your freedom? In this episode, Philip meets an Ethiopian nobleman who is searching for truth and freedom in the Scriptures. Through a divine encounter, Philip explains the gospel, leading the Ethiopia...

Simon sought to buy the Holy Spirit’s power, but Peter’s fiery rebuke revealed a deeper truth—can a man truly purchase what only God freely gives? In Season 7, Episode 15 of The Jesus Podcast, we encounter Simon the Sorcerer, a man of power and influence in Samaria, who becomes intrigued by the mes...

Stephen’s final words before his martyrdom were not of anger or fear, but of forgiveness and a heavenly vision—what did he see that shook even his enemies? In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, we explore the story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, who stood up against powerful opposition wit...

Witness the beginning of Saul's journey as he grapples with the radical faith of Stephen and the unsettling joy of Jesus' followers, igniting a conflict that will change the course of his life. In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, Saul is summoned by the Sanhedrin to help suppress the rapidly grow...